# Codesmith > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Codesmith > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Codesmith.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codesmith > Source revision: 1353905192 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{COI |date=February 2026}} {{Short description|Technology school}} {{Infobox company | logo = | industry = Technology education | founded = {{Start date and age|2015}} in [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles), United States | founder = {{Unbulleted list | Will Sentance | Alex Zai | [Chad Troutwine](/source/Chad_Troutwine) }} | area_served = {{Unbulleted list | [New York City](/source/New_York_City) | [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles) }} | key_people = {{Unbulleted list|[Alina Vasile](/source/Alina_Vasile) ([CEO](/source/Chief_executive_officer))|[Will Sentance](/source/Will_Sentance) (CEO, 2015–2025)}} }} '''Codesmith''' is a [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles)-based technology school specializing in [software engineering](/source/software_engineering) and [artificial intelligence](/source/artificial_intelligence). Codesmith was founded by Will Sentance, Alex Zai, and [Chad Troutwine](/source/Chad_Troutwine) in 2015.{{Cite web |last=Cawley |first=Conor |date=2016-10-18 |title=Codesmith Raised $1.1 Million Funding Round Led by Test Prep CEO |url=https://tech.co/news/codesmith-investment-test-prep-2016-10 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=Tech.co |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2016 |title=Codesmith feels like a million bucks after funding round |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2016/10/18/codesmith-feels-like-a-million-bucks-after-funding.html |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.bizjournals.com}}{{Cite web |last=alex |date=2020-04-23 |title=Codesmith Online Review {{!}} BootcampRankings |url=https://bootcamprankings.com/codesmith-online-review/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=BootcampRankings - Top Destination for Coding Bootcamp Reviews |language=en-US}} Codesmith's curriculum was inspired by the [Socratic method](/source/Socratic_method) employed at [Oxford University](/source/University_of_Oxford) and features both conceptual learning and practice-based methods such as [pair programming](/source/pair_programming).{{Cite web |last=Team |first=The NYT Open |date=2018-11-09 |title=5 Questions with Will Sentance |url=https://open.nytimes.com/five-questions-with-will-sentance-125a368142f7 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=Medium |language=en}} Codesmith offers training in [JavaScript](/source/JavaScript), [React](/source/React_(software)), and [Node.js](/source/Node.js).{{Cite web |title=The 10 best coding bootcamps of 2022 |url=https://www.zdnet.com/education/bootcamps/best-coding-bootcamp/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=ZDNET |language=en}} Codesmith also offers a Minorities in Tech Mentorship Group for underprivileged groups.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-08 |title=Comparing Two Top-Rated Bootcamps: Codesmith vs Rithm School - Rithm School |url=https://www.rithmschool.com/codesmith-vs-rithm-school-2/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.rithmschool.com |language=en-US}} The company was initially based in the Los Angeles neighborhood of [Playa Vista](/source/Playa_Vista%2C_Los_Angeles). In 2016, Codesmith started offering on-site programs in New York and [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles), alongside remote programs for both campuses.{{Cite news |title=Coding classes and bootcamps in Los Angeles |url=https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/coding-classes-bootcamps-los-angeles |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329042833/https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/coding-classes-bootcamps-los-angeles |archive-date=2024-03-29 |access-date=2025-01-17 |work=Time Out Los Angeles |language=en-US}}. In 2024, Codesmith pivoted to remote-only learning and shut down their in-person programs along with cutting back remote offerings, citing market factors. Codesmith's offerings include its part-time and full-time software engineering immersive programs.{{Cite web |title=Codesmith Review {{!}} BestColleges |url=https://www.bestcolleges.com/bootcamps/reviews/codesmith/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.bestcolleges.com}}{{Cite web |date=August 9, 2021 |title=Top Online Boot Camps and ISA Programs offering Placement Guarantee |url=https://www.shiksha.com/online-courses/articles/top-online-boot-camps-and-isa-programs-offering-placement-guarantee/ |website=shiksha.com}} In addition, Codesmith provides free public resources, including workshops and lectures, which prospective students often use to prepare for the application and technical interview process. In 2026, Codesmith was ranked #6 by [Forbes](/source/Forbes) Advisor among online IT bootcamps, which highlighted the program’s scholarship opportunities.{{Cite news |last=Simmons |first=Liz |date=2025-12-22 |title=Best Online IT Bootcamps Of 2026 |url=https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/bootcamps/best-it-bootcamp/ |access-date=2026-04-18 |work=Forbes Advisor |language=en-US}} Codesmith announced in January 2026 that, in partnership with Lantec, they were selected as one of the initial bidders to help develop [AI](/source/Artificial_intelligence) engineering training for the [United States Department of the Treasury](/source/United_States_Department_of_the_Treasury). The blanket purchase agreement is valued from $0 to $118 million over five years.{{Cite web |last=LLC |first=CODESMITH |title=Top-Ranked AI Training Company Brings Silicon Valley Excellence to Washington: Codesmith Selected for $118M IRS Contract |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/top-ranked-ai-training-company-brings-silicon-valley-excellence-to-washington-codesmith-selected-for-118m-irs-contract-302674440.html |access-date=2026-02-11 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}} While Codesmith was originally announced as one of two awardees, three additional vendors were subsequently added to the agreement, with plans to onboard more bidders in the future.{{Cite web |title=Treasury Dept. OCIO awards $118M Technical Workforce Development and Training BPA |url=https://orangeslices.ai/treasury-dept-ocio-awards-118m-technical-workforce-development-and-training-bpa/ |website=OrangeSlices AI |language=en}} == References == {{reflist}} Category:Artificial intelligence companies Category:Software companies based in New York (state) Category:Technology companies based in New York (state) Category:2015 establishments Category:2015 establishments in the United States Category:2015 establishments in New York (state) Category:Coding schools Category:Education companies established in 2015 Category:Educational organizations based in the United States Category:American educational websites --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Codesmith](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codesmith) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codesmith?action=history)). 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